Vikings' Justin Jefferson sends message to rest of NFL after incredible game vs Packers

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Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson had an incredible performance in the team’s win over the Green Bay Packers in their Week 1 matchup on Sunday.

The third-year star set a single-game career high 184 receiving yards on nine receptions with two touchdown catches as the Vikings slapped the Packers 23-7. It was the first victory for first-year head coach Kevin O’Connell and a good way to start the year.

Jefferson talked to FOX’s Tom Rinaldi after the game was over and was asked what was working well for the Vikings in the game to have him produce the game he had.

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Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson, #18, talks with Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers, #12, after Sunday's game, Sept. 11, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

"Our work ethic," Jefferson said. "I just put in that work. KO coming in during spring. We knew we had to get done learning the new plays but glad to be with this team. We have some players on this team, man."

Jefferson was clear when asked what message the win sent to the rest of the NFL.

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Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson, #18, celebrates after catching a pass for a first down during the second half of Sunday's game against the Green Bay Packers, Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022, in Minneapolis.  (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)

"A lot of people, stop doubting us man. We know what it’s been in the past. But that’s the past. We have some new players in the building, new coaches in the building – new system. We coming for it for sure," he said.

Jefferson has come on the scene as one of